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Madrid's San Isidro Festival May 14, 2013
May 15th is San Isidro or Saint Isidore's feast day. He is the patron saint of Madrid and his feast is a big celebration in Madrid. The annual fiesta or feria of San Isidro officially lasts from May 8 to May 15, but can extend for two weeks or more. A big part of the festival is the series of bullfights, in addition to concerts, dances and the romeria, […]
Spanish Mother's Day Brunch Menu May 8, 2013
Fresh Spring ingredients make this menu perfect for a Mother's Day brunch, or a May dinner party. Start with a Spanish omelet as an appetizer. Then, continue the meal with creamy prawn soup, fresh asparagus with bechamel sauce, green beans with peppers, lamb chops and potatoes. Finish up with fresh strawberry flan, and a glass of Spanish sparkling wine […]
Spanish Dessert - Bunuelos de Viento Recipe May 4, 2013
Bunuelos de Viento are light and fluffy, and practically melt in your mouth. Serve them for a snack or dessert. Like many Spanish desserts, bunuelos are lightly fried, and dusted with powdered sugar and/or filled with pastry cream, egg custard or marmalade. Every Spanish cook has their own recipe for classics like bunuelos. Some have a touch of baking powder […]
Three Easy Breakfasts for Mother's Day May 1, 2013
Mother's Day is coming up quickly, and many readers ask about easy Spanish breakfast or brunch dishes, especially easy enough for a novice cook, or for the kids. We picked out three that we think will be a hit with mom, but won't keep you in the kitchen all morning. Churros are the classic Spanish fritters that everyone loves. (Be sure to use cauti […]
Typical Tapas Dinner at Our House April 26, 2013
After 6 years, our weekly Tapas night is now a ritual. Our friends know this, and occasionally drop in. Because our tapas night is during the work week, the menu isn't fancy. There are four items on the menu that don't vary - Spanish Omelet (tortilla espanola), mixed green salad, rustic bread and red wine. Everything else depends on the season, and […]
Easy Spanish Dessert - Almond-Filled Puff Pastry Shells April 25, 2013
If you are looking for an easy "go to" dessert for Mother's Day, or a dinner party, look no further! The pastry crust shells are small, buttery and flaky. Bake and they puff up to 2 to 2.5 inches high. Then, fill with the almond filling and finish baking the shells. The almond filling is classic Spanish - ground blanched almonds mixed with sug […]
Spanish Side Dish for Spring - Esparragos Gratinados April 19, 2013
Fresh green asparagus is appearing in our local supermarkets. In California and much of the Northern hemisphere, the peak season for asparagus is in April and May, and this is a side dish made for Spring... Steam asparagus, then wrap in thin slices of Serrano ham and pour bechamel sauce on on top. Finish by sprinkling with a touch of parmesan cheese and bake […]
Spring Tapa: Fried Baby Artichokes - Alcachofas Fritas April 17, 2013
In Spain, baby artichokes are a common item in the produce market. They are not just miniature versions of the mature artichokes, but are very tender as well... and although not the prettiest tapa, fried baby artichokes are tasty! This tapa recipe is easy - cut the baby artichokes into quarters, dip lightly in flour and egg, then fry. They are equally good a […]
Spanish Shrimp and Fish with Rice - Arroz con Pescado y Gambas April 15, 2013
"Soupy" or "wet" rice dishes are very popular in Spain. The medium and short grain types of rice, like bomba are perfect for main courses with small pieces of fish and shrimp. This Spanish seafood rice dish combines onion, garlic, tomatoes, paprika and saffron, which add lots of flavor and a beautiful yellow color to the rice. It is a sim […]
Easy Asturian Apple Fritters - Buñuelos de Manzana April 6, 2013
Bunuelos de Manzana are an easy Spanish dessert from Asturias, ready in less than 25 minutes. Peel, core and slice the apples. Then, marinate them in a mixture of rum and sugar while preparing the beer batter. Dip the apples in batter and fry. Finish by sprinkling with sugar and cinnamon, jam or whipped cream....Read Full Post […]